Eric Carmen – ‘Eric Carmen’ (1975): On Second Thought
Wearing his heart and influences on his sleeve, Eric Carmen created a cherished debut album that was true to his soul.

Wearing his heart and influences on his sleeve, Eric Carmen created a cherished debut album that was true to his soul.

“Games” may sound too close to Crosby Stills Nash and Young to give Redeye a unique identity, but there’s still no denying its appeal.

Until the new album from the Initiative arrives later this year, we are fortunate to be treated to songs like Joe Mandica’s heart-tugging “Unexpectedly.”

Complete Recordings 1965-1969′ finds the Countdown 5 reveling in the creative freedom of the era – and obviously having fun doing so.
Mainly consisting of lesser-regarded tracks from 1973-79, the Rolling Stones’ ‘Sucking in the Seventies’ serves as a rather interesting memento.

Music is a universal language, so even if you don’t speak Italian, you are bound to be touched by Francesco Misitano’s becoming new ballad.

Refreshing and ultra-catchy, Vince Tomas’ “Anything and Everything” is the perfect summer song.

Considering the Doughboys are so heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones, it makes perfect sense they would eventually get around to covering them.

If the name Chubby Tavares rings a bell, that’s because he is a member of the internationally acclaimed singing group Tavares.
‘They Only Come Out at Night’ finds the Edgar Winter Group mining family-friendly pop possibilities while keeping their raw-edged integrity intact.